Lucy Crook
Tonbridge,Kent
Summary
An enthusiastic, passionate, patient-oriented dental professional with over 10 years of experience working in the industry. Quick to build lasting professional colleague and patient relationships, and committed to providing the best standard of care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Self Employed
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Individualised patient care, providing oral cancer screenings, local anaesthesia and periodontal care under prescription, as well as educational measures for disease prevention
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records, always upholding confidentiality
- Maintained clean, sterile instruments, ensuring high standards of infection control
- Improved and developed knowledge through CPD
- Skilled at working both independently and collaboratively in a team
Dental Nurse
The Blockley Partnership & Woodbury Park Dental
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Carried out varied chairside support procedures, including working alongside Endodontics, Periodontics and Implantology specialists
- Assisted in keeping detailed and up-to-date patient records, including radiography, as well as daily task lists and audits
- Managed thorough sterilisation, decontamination and infection control for optimal hygiene
- Maintained a very organised surgery, ensuring timely appointments and efficiency
- Arranged appointments and took payments
- Contributing wherever possible to delivering excellent patient care
Dental Nurse & Decontamination Lead
Atkinson Brignall Caring Dentistry
Sevenoaks, Kent
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Provided excellent chairside assistance alongside Dentists during routine and complex procedures to aid smooth-running appointments
- Assisted numerous specialists, including Pediatrics and Orthodontics, using the four-handed technique
- Completed routine maintenance tasks on dental and sterilisation equipment, prolonging its lifespan.
- Upheld stringent infection control measures, promoting a safe environment.
- Helped to develop an organised and timely decontamination procedure for the practice
Trainee Dental Nurse
Hanover House Dental Clinic
Tonbridge, Kent
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Discovered a real passion for dentistry and a drive to learn as much as possible!
- Acquired practical knowledge alongside going to college to achieve my qualification
- Developed knowledge on dental procedures and materials, infection control, as well as how to set up and shut down a surgery appropriately
- Adhered to all ethical codes and regulations
- Developed individualised communications skills for a variety of patients
Education
FdSc - Oral Health Science
The University of Essex
Essex /2020 - /2022
Access to Higher Education - Nursing and Health Care
North Kent College
Kent /2019 - /2020
Level 3 Diploma - Dental Nursing
North Kent College
Kent /2015 - /2017
Skills
- Proficient using Software of Excellence and Dentally
- A natural affinity toward people and inherently compassionate
- Attention to detail
- Punctual and flexible
- Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team with excellent communication
- Positive attitude!
VOLUNTEER WORK
- In June 2018 I spent 2 weeks in Uganda running oral health workshops; teaching children and parents the importance of good oral hygiene in a fun and interactive way
- Often volunteer at the local Day Centre for the elderly
Career break
After recently travelling through 13 countries, I am excited to continue my career in dentistry. Throughout my trip, I worked various customer-facing roles, but importantly, always kept up-to-date with continued professional development and remained GDC registered. My travels have given me a unique understanding of many cultures, a strong ability to adapt and problem solve and enhanced communication skills.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Self Employed
10.2022 - 04.2023
Dental Nurse
The Blockley Partnership & Woodbury Park Dental
07.2018 - 08.2022
Dental Nurse & Decontamination Lead
Atkinson Brignall Caring Dentistry
09.2015 - 06.2018
Trainee Dental Nurse
Hanover House Dental Clinic
09.2014 - 08.2015
FdSc - Oral Health Science
The University of Essex
/2020 - /2022
Access to Higher Education - Nursing and Health Care
North Kent College
/2019 - /2020
Level 3 Diploma - Dental Nursing
North Kent College
/2015 - /2017
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